From the February - March 2001 Edition 

Fair Lawn Community Television: Channel 66 Fair Lawn Community Television (an independent public, education and government access channel) offers videos produced by nonprofit community groups, neighborhood organizations, social service agencies, and individual citizens. Most nights the station tries to show original programming. The station's most popular features are 'Fair Lawn Talks' with hosts Art Murray and Stuart Pace and 'Electric Football' with hosts Stuart Pace and Steve Brown. The remaining hours are filled with a bulletin board of community announcements and events.  Only Fair Lawn residents subscribing to local cable services can get Channel 66. Candice Vivino, Producer and President of Fair Lawn Creative Cable (an independent nonprofit program provider for Channel 66) told Fair Lawn News that the station is looking for all sorts of volunteers including: set designers, writers and producers, fundraisers, camera operators, video and audio editors, make-up and wardrobe. She said that "no experience is necessary and the station will train volunteers to perform various technical work".   Local residents, led by Courtney Crean, are now working on a news program. Channel 66's bulletin board will announce the date of the first news show.  Fair Lawn News asked some station volunteers about their experience with the station: Steve Brown (camera person, video editor, and co-host and co-producer of Electric Football) "I like the creative process and the teamwork required to overcome the unexpected problems that occur on each and every shoot."   Bob Wiener (operates audio and video equipment)  "I like to record audio and video and feel that I help out in my own way: issues, entertainment and information. And to be perfectly candid I like recognition (seeing my name in the credits)."   Courtney Crean (director of the news program) "I get to pursue my interest in video and television production, it gives me an outlet for my creativity.  I really enjoy the other volunteers. And, we have an opportunity to really have a positive impact on the town, and believe it or not, a lot of people watch and enjoy our programming. It's nice to give back to the community in which you live in."   Kath Heytink (manages community bulletin board, designed and manages the web site)  "I enjoy volunteering because it gives me another outlet for my creativity and it also gives me a chance to learn about the workings of a TV station. Candice's enthusiasm and passion for what she does makes it all a very enjoyable experience!"   Stuart Pace, (co-host of the station's most popular feature, Fair Lawn Talks) "I enjoy performing as well as the editing and camerawork.  I have always had an interest in bringing my warped views of life to other people via electronic means."   Lori Ganci (joined the team in October) "I went to William Paterson for television production but never pursued it professionally.  As a volunteer,  I was put on a camera my first night and it was like going home.  Everybody is wonderful and welcomed me with open arms...I am willing to do any aspect of a production and I am thoroughly enjoying myself."   Fior D. Hernandez (valuable assistant)  "Volunteering allows me to get hands on experience in the field especially being a William Paterson University student graduating with a Communications degree. Creative Cable has always provided me with a sense of involvement and teamwork. I like the way we get together and get things done. I find that this type of experience is very hard to find and valuable to me because it is integral to my future success."   Amna Khan "I am very proud to volunteer for FLCC because it gives me a chance to experience the television medium first hand and learn the production aspect of a television show. Plus my major is communications in college and this has greatly helped me 'spread my wings' . Also it's nice to just give back to the community of Fair Lawn being that my family has lived here for 6 years." For more information, check out their web site or call 201-794-5394  See Flood Story from the Fair Lawn News Archives.